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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.03, 1,767.33 and 356.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.03, 1,767.33 and 356.26 is: 534.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.03 : 1,767.33 = 356.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.03/1,767.33 = 356.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.03x = 1,767.33 × 356.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.03x = 629,625.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,625.90/1,178.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.47

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